Enrollment
519
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enid, OK
Longfellow Ms
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401092002686
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Enid · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 519
- students enrolled
Longfellow Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Enid, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow Ms
Longfellow Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Enid, Oklahoma, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (22%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Enid spends $9,731 per pupil, 23% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 519 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Enid's middle schools, it stands alongside Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students): Longfellow Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.3:1).
Enid also operates Enid Hs (2,157 students) and Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students) alongside Longfellow Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longfellow Ms compares
Longfellow Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 22.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Longfellow Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enid, which includes Longfellow Ms.
$9,731
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 50.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Longfellow Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Waller Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Enid
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Ms
How many students attend Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enid, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms is 17.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Enid, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longfellow Ms rank among middle schools in Enid?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Enid, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Enid on the city page.
Is Longfellow Ms a good school?
Longfellow Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Enid?
Besides Longfellow Ms, Enid also operates Enid Hs (2,157 students), Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students), and Garfield Es (571 students). See the Enid district page for the complete list.
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